Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Creamy Cannoli
- Prep time
- ??, plus 14 hours inactive time PT??,H
- Cook time
- N/A PT0
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
Need an easy dessert that will impress a crowd? Try whipping up a batch of cannoli using pre-made cannoli shells and this simple, delicious and customizable filling!
Ingredients
- 6 pre-made cannoli shells
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¾ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ ----- powdered sugar, plus extra for garnish
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Optional Additions:
- Chocolate chips
- Pistachio pieces
- Candied citrus peel
- Cherries
- Marsala wine
- Rose water
Additional Equipment:
- Cheesecloth
- Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag with the corner cut off
Preparation
Wrap ricotta cheese in cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture. Allow to continue to drain overnight.
Mix drained ricotta with remaining ingredients and your choice of optional additions, then cover and refrigerate several hours.
Place filling in piping bag, then pipe filling into pre-made cannoli shells. Finish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.